Burst of Energy
Urza's Legacy 3 • common
- Set
- Urza's Legacy
- Collector number
- 3
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- white mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Mark Brill
- Market price
- $0.18
What it does
Untap target permanent.
"I stand ready to die for our world. Who will stand with me?"— Radiant, archangel
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Burst of Energy was released in February 1999 as part of the Urza's Legacy expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Developed by Wizards of the Coast, the set followed the narrative arc of the powerful artificer Urza and introduced mechanics centered around artifact synergy and mana manipulation. This card was designed as a white common, intended to provide players with a situational tool for untapping artifacts or creatures to gain a temporary tactical advantage during combat or utility phases.
The card features artwork by Christopher Rush, one of the most iconic illustrators in the game's history known for his definitive work on cards like Black Lotus. Rush’s illustration for Burst of Energy captures the dynamic, ethereal nature of the spell’s effect, employing his signature high-contrast style to convey a sudden release of magical force. Upon its release, the card was received as a niche functional utility piece, appreciated by players exploring complex board states in casual formats rather than competitive tournament play.
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